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Arum Place Guest House

3.5 star property
Mountain guesthouse within easy reach of University of Johannesburg

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Luxury Room (Shades of Blue ) | Terrace/patio
Seasonal outdoor pool
Luxury Room (Shades of Blue ) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Interior
Economy Double Room | Room amenity

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free area shuttle
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services
  • Barbecue grills
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Microwave
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The price is $66
includes taxes & fees
$58 per night
Nov 30 - Dec 1

Room options

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Luxury Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Luxury Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Large Twin Bed

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Luxury Room (Golden Slumber ) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Luxury Room (Golden Slumber )

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Room (Touch of Grey) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Luxury Room (Touch of Grey)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Room (Shades of Blue ) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Luxury Room (Shades of Blue )

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Economy Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Economy Double Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Cottage, 1 Double Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Comfort Cottage, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Luxury Room (Sugar and Spice)

Luxury Room (Sugar and Spice) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Luxury Room (Sugar and Spice)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
15 1st Street, Melville, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2091

What's nearby

  • University of Johannesburg - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Johannesburg Zoo - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Apartheid Museum - 10 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Gold Reef City Casino - 11 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Sandton City Mall - 14 min drive - 12.4 km

Getting around

  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 37 min drive
  • Lanseria Intl. Airport (HLA) - 52 min drive
  • Johannesburg Park Station - 19 min drive
  • Johannesburg Sandton Station - 27 min drive
  • Free area shuttle
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Picobella Trattoria - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Anat - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Cuppa Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Rocomamas - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Arum Place Guest House

At Arum Place Guest House, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Gold Reef City Casino and Melrose Arch Shopping Centre. Guests can take a dip in the seasonal outdoor pool, and free perks include WiFi and cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays between 7 AM and 10 AM. A terrace and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 9 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 16
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
  • If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 16

Children

  • One child (5 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No onsite parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle from 6 AM to 11 PM*

Offsite

  • Free area shuttle

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas
  • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast on weekday mornings 7 AM–10 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Free local shuttle

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1935
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 60-cm plasma TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Restaurant dining guide

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 400 per vehicle (one-way)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • The seasonal pool is open from September to November

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Also known as

Arum Place Guest House Hotel Melville
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Arum Place Guest House Hotel Johannesburg
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Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Arum Place Guest House?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Arum Place Guest House?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Arum Place Guest House?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Arum Place Guest House.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Arum Place Guest House?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available from 6 AM to 11 PM on request. The charge is ZAR 400 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Arum Place Guest House?
Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Arum Place Guest House?
No, this guesthouse doesn't have a casino, but Gold Reef City Casino (11-min drive) and Montecasino (19-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Arum Place Guest House and nearby?
Arum Place Guest House has a seasonal outdoor pool and a garden.
What's the area around Arum Place Guest House like?
Arum Place Guest House is a short 19-minute walk from Johannesburg Botanical Garden and 8 minutes' walk from University of Johannesburg.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

It was amazing.
Mark, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

S, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

My stay was fantastic. Everything was perfect. Definitely coming back again
2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

richard, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Arum is a Gift from Gift
The place was awesome. You could tell a lot of attention and thought was put into the details of how to make this comfortable and aesthetically pleasing. Gift was a great host. I would highly recommend this place to everyone.
William, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good and convenient
Pietro, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice personalized rooms. The bed was warm and the breakfast was lovely.
BNL, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

wonderful property ...terracing outside room to relax ...very quiet... owner was happy to take us to a local restaurant and collect us .....10 mins walk to shopping mall ... 15 mins walk to Melville ...
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Superpower guest house in a fantastic area of joburg.
4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely relaxing stay
We had a lovely night at Arum place - its a v quiet & clean place with v comfy beds. Breakfast was delicious & they were super helpful offering recommendations for local eats & excursions. Would stay again!
Stefanie, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hosts and great rooms
We stayed here for two separate stays on our trip to South Africa- the first time the room was stunning - huge and with beautiful new bath and shower in the room, plus free sweets and drinks. The second time was a slightly less nice room but still huge, well stocked and very comfortable. Breakfasts were excellent and the hosts were extremely kind offering to drive us down to local restaurants in the evening and pick us up. The resident pets are also an absolute delight to hang out with!
Addam, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

3 Night Stay
We had a wonderful 3 night stay at Arum Place Guest House. The room was beautifully appointed and the breakfast was delicious. We enjoyed spending sometime lounging by the pool as well. We would definitely return and highly recommend!
Thomas, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay!
Had a lovely time at Arum Place. Gladys and David were wonderful hosts; they even drove us to dinner each night. Our room was very comfortable and breakfast was delicious. Would definitely stay here again.
5-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect place to rest after a long flight
Gladys and David were unbeliavably kind. I felt so well taken care of.
4-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Convenient location
Exceeded our expectations. Very friendly hosts, excellent service., you want for nothing. Tea & coffee amply stocked, water, milk and juice in the fridge. Private entrance can come and go as you please. Tastefully decorated. Highly recommended.
Dominique, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great visit
Great place and friendly+ service and hospitality!
Jarkko, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Adequate
The room was smaller than expected and rather squashed and the continuous tick of the electric fence all night was disturbing, otherwise not bad.
3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great Hosts and Great Place
Outstanding experience. I also very accommodating and even had bonus dachshunds in their home. Breakfast was magnificent with the best croissants I have ever eaten
Joseph, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The accommodate transportation to go shopping and to Caves. Super friendly and nice staff.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hosts
The owners were very helpful in many ways: giving us rides, arranging a great local guide to take us to Soweto, etc., and giving us all the information we needed promptly.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful, comfortable place with excellent owners who take care of every need!
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Große Zimmer, fürsorglicher Gastgeber. Es besteht jedoch Sanierungsbedarf im Haus und es ist leider ziemlich weit vom Flughafen entfernt.
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review